Definitions
- Referring to a female reproductive cell or egg. - Talking about the largest cell in the human body. - Describing the female reproductive system and its functions.
- Referring to a reproductive cell that fuses with another cell during fertilization. - Talking about the male and female reproductive cells. - Describing the process of sexual reproduction and the role of cells in it.
List of Similarities
- 1Both ovum and gamete are reproductive cells involved in sexual reproduction.
- 2Both are haploid cells, meaning they contain half the number of chromosomes as a normal cell.
- 3Both are necessary for fertilization and the creation of new life.
- 4Both are produced in the reproductive organs of the body.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Ovum is the largest cell in the human body, while gamete is relatively small.
- 2Function: Ovum is the female reproductive cell that is fertilized by the male gamete, while gamete refers to both male and female reproductive cells that fuse during fertilization.
- 3Production: Ovum is produced in the ovaries of the female reproductive system, while gamete is produced in the gonads of both male and female reproductive systems.
- 4Number: Ovum is typically produced one at a time, while gamete is produced in large numbers.
Remember this!
Ovum and gamete are both reproductive cells involved in sexual reproduction. However, ovum is specifically a female reproductive cell that is fertilized by the male gamete during fertilization. Gamete refers to both male and female reproductive cells that fuse during fertilization. Additionally, ovum is the largest cell in the human body and is produced in the ovaries, while gamete is relatively small and is produced in the gonads of both male and female reproductive systems.
